WHEREAS an emergency has arisen which makes it necessary to provide for the extension of the
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Ordinance, 1942, to officers and members of police forces employed on certain duties;
NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 72 of the Government of India Act, as set out in the Ninth Schedule to the Government of India Act, 1935, the Governor General is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:-